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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.14, 648.83 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.14, 648.83 and 419.34 is: 625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.14 : 648.83 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.14/648.83 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.14x = 648.83 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.14x = 272,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,078.28/435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.27

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